Spy plane "dangerously intercepted" by Russian jets over Black Sea
A British surveillance aircraft was intercepted by Russian jets over the Black Sea, prompting concerns from the U.K. defense ministry. The incident involved dangerous maneuvers by the Russian pilots, which could escalate tensions between the two nations. This event highlights the ongoing military confrontations amid strained relations due to the Ukraine war.
- ▪Two Russian jets intercepted a British RAF Rivet Joint aircraft last month over the Black Sea.
- ▪The U.K. defense ministry described the intercept as the most serious involving a U.K. Rivet Joint since 2022.
- ▪One Russian aircraft flew close enough to trigger emergency systems on the British plane.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident' — BBC News — World
- ▪ Russian warplanes ‘repeatedly’ intercepted RAF spy plane over Black Sea — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Russia ‘dangerously’ intercepts British spy plane over Black Sea: Ministry — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ UK says surveillance plane dangerously intercepted by Russian jets last month — Straits Times — World
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World U.K. spy plane "dangerously intercepted" by Russian military jets over Black Sea, defense ministry says Updated on: May 20, 2026 / 1:20 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Two Russian jets "repeatedly and dangerously" intercepted a British surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea last month, the defense ministry said in a statement on Wednesday."This incident is another example of dangerous and unacceptable behaviour by Russian pilots, towards an unarmed aircraft operating in international airspace.
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